Clutching engaging and disengaging of gear remains a key feature of the ever dependable automobile manual transmission which still continues to be a sure pick for genuine petrol heads over the much embraced and now invogue automatic transmission.
The clutch system is a mechanical composition that enables the easy transmission of gears while in motion. in as much as this system is built to stand the test of time it still remains susceptible to wear and tear that happens over time.

Do you a drive a manual transmission car ? if thats the case then stay engage as this post xrays possible tale signs that would indicate you have a worn out clutch plate that should be replaced.

1. BURNT SMELL

One sure way to know you v got to have your clutch inspected is by perceiving burnt smell like that of a tire while you drive , this is usually as a result of constantly riding on your clutch pedals while in motion. at any point if you happen to perceive this sort of smell it best you visit your specialist for an inspection.

2. HIGH RPM LOW SPEED

High RPM ( revolution per minute) occasioned with low acceleration or speed is another clear indication that your clutch might be due for change. having to rev up your car well enough to attain a decent speed even on high gears is a clear pointer that your clutch fibre of disc as a whole should be replaced.


3. CLUTCH FLUID LEVEL

The level of your clutch fluid can also determine if your CLUTCH is worn out or not. in this case its best to examine your fluid if you notice any anomalies with your clutch although some car manufacturers do not specify where to find the clutch fluid but in most cases they are usually built with the brake master cylinder so simply checking the brake fluid could say a lot about the state of your clutch.

4. LOW ENGINE POWER WHEN PULLING A LOAD.

Another good way of knowing the condition of your clutch is when your car is laden. in this situation a good and effective clutch system would transfer adequate engine power to the wheels to balance the equation if there is a drop in engine power it clearly means that the clutch is distributing little or no power to the wheels and as such should be considered for inspection.

http://www.automobileinfo.com.ng/2017/03/tale-signs-you-have-worn-out-clutch.html

Please is this applicable to automatic transmission Cars?

This you can relate to especially if you're using a manual gear system

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dharrey2012:
Please is this applicable to automatic transmission Cars?

lol automatic transmission doesn't use clutch system. Here are some signs of failing automatic transmission.
1. It takes time to engage when you want to move
2. It also takes time to switch gears

3. Decrease in acceleration

4 like manual transmission, you smell some kinda burnt rubber (that burnt smell is from a part in the gearbox . This is usually caused by lack of gearbox oil or wrong transmission oil)

5. Your engine would stop when you load the gear. I.e if you put it in either drive or reverse your car would stop abruptly.


These are major signs of auto transmission failure. How did I know? Well I have a good knowledge of auto vehicles. And I once had issues with my car that is auto transmission. Remember if you experience any of these signs, consult your auto Mech immediately. Don't work on your gearbox if it has failed completely, just get a new one.cheers....

thanks so much,a very educative post from you, my car is having all these signs i didnt even suspect
the clutch plate...

dharrey2012:
Please is this applicable to automatic transmission Cars?

Did you read the post? Do you even know how to drive?

sweerychick:
lol automatic transmission doesn't use clutch system. Here are some signs of failing automatic transmission.
1. It takes time to engage when you want to move
2. It also takes time to switch gears

3. Decrease in acceleration

4 like manual transmission, you smell some kinda burnt rubber (that burnt smell is from a part in the gearbox . This is usually caused by lack of gearbox oil or wrong transmission oil)

5. Your engine would stop when you load the gear. I.e if you put it in either drive or reverse your car would stop abruptly.


These are major signs of auto transmission failure. How did I know? Well I have a good knowledge of auto vehicles. And I once had issues with my car that is auto transmission. Remember if you experience any of these signs, consult your auto Mech immediately. Don't work on your gearbox if it has failed completely, just get a new one.cheers....

I am impressed by your knowledge about automobiles.

Not every woman who owns a car, knows this much...

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chiddyok:
Did you read the post? Do you even know how to drive?

lol.
take it easy with the dude.

Get it clear in details

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sweerychick:
lol automatic transmission doesn't use clutch system. Here are some signs of failing automatic transmission.
1. It takes time to engage when you want to move
2. It also takes time to switch gears

3. Decrease in acceleration

4 like manual transmission, you smell some kinda burnt rubber (that burnt smell is from a part in the gearbox . This is usually caused by lack of gearbox oil or wrong transmission oil)

5. Your engine would stop when you load the gear. I.e if you put it in either drive or reverse your car would stop abruptly.


These are major signs of auto transmission failure. How did I know? Well I have a good knowledge of auto vehicles. And I once had issues with my car that is auto transmission. Remember if you experience any of these signs, consult your auto Mech immediately. Don't work on your gearbox if it has failed completely, just get a new one.cheers....

You are so lovely thank you for this piece of information...my car is automatic

Thanking U!

chiddyok:

Did you read the post? Do you even know how to drive?

I tire o! It's like some Auto cars now use clutch!

sweerychick:
lol automatic transmission doesn't use clutch system. Here are some signs of failing automatic transmission.
1. It takes time to engage when you want to move
2. It also takes time to switch gears

3. Decrease in acceleration

4 like manual transmission, you smell some kinda burnt rubber (that burnt smell is from a part in the gearbox . This is usually caused by lack of gearbox oil or wrong transmission oil)

5. Your engine would stop when you load the gear. I.e if you put it in either drive or reverse your car would stop abruptly.


These are major signs of auto transmission failure. How did I know? Well I have a good knowledge of auto vehicles. And I once had issues with my car that is auto transmission. Remember if you experience any of these signs, consult your auto Mech immediately. Don't work on your gearbox if it has failed completely, just get a new one.cheers....

Automatic transmission basics
Automatic transmissions contain an amazing amount of parts, all of which come together in what’s known as a torque converter system. Your engine and your transmission meet at the bell housing, which contains a torque converter for automatic cars, as opposed to a clutch for a manual transmission. The torque converter connects the engine and the transmission so that the wheels will turn. Planetary gear sets provide the different gear ratios.
The torque converter contains a turbine, an impeller, a stator, and a lock-up clutch (so there you go – your automatic transmission DOES contain a clutch). The impeller is part of the housing of the torque converter, and is connected to the engine. It drives the turbine by means of transmission fluid, and then returns the fluid from the turbine.

Does An Automatic Transmission Have a Clutch?


Most of the time we think of a clutch in the context of a manual transmission. An automatic transmission does have a clutch system, but usually only a mechanic would refer to it as such. Your automatic transmission performs the same function as a manual transmission – it just does it a little differently.
Automatic transmission basics
Automatic transmissions contain an amazing amount of parts, all of which come together in what’s known as a torque converter system. Your engine and your transmission meet at the bell housing, which contains a torque converter for automatic cars, as opposed to a clutch for a manual transmission. The torque converter connects the engine and the transmission so that the wheels will turn. Planetary gear sets provide the different gear ratios.
The torque converter contains a turbine, an impeller, a stator, and a lock-up clutch (so there you go – your automatic transmission DOES contain a clutch). The impeller is part of the housing of the torque converter, and is connected to the engine. It drives the turbine by means of transmission fluid, and then returns the fluid from the turbine.
Meanwhile, the stator is resting between the turbine and the impeller, minimizing churning loss and increasing torque output by redirecting the fluid from the turbine to the impeller, helping it to move and adding to motor torque. The stator can only rotate one way, so it either rotates with the impeller or doesn’t move at all. The stator gives you more torque when you’re at idle, but not when you’re at highway speed.
Planetary gear set
Now you know how the engine delivers power to the transmission. But how does your automatic transmission change gears? It does it by means of a planetary gear set. It gets its name because it consists of a main, or sun, gear in the middle. There are other gears that rotate around the sun, a planet carrier that connects them, and a ring gear that meshes with the planet gears. The whole system works on the principle of using clutches and brakes to keep various components from moving, so you can change your gear ratio without needing to engage different gears, as you would with a manual transmission – they’re already engaged for you. We could go into much greater detail here, but you have the basics at this point.
The fluid pump
Now, how exactly do clutches and brakes in an automatic car work to change the gears? The key is the fluid pump, working along with the torque converter. The torque converter essentially drives the fluid pump, and the pressure coming from the pump activates the brakes and clutches in the planetary gear set. A rotor spins in the pump housing and creates chambers that create a change in volume. As the volume decreases, the fluid is either pumped or compressed as the gears mesh. Then hydraulic signals are sent to your automatic transmission, by means of clutches and band brakes, locking the torque converter.
Mechanics spend weeks in class learning about automatic transmissions. This is essentially a brief overview to outline a bit about how an automatic transmission works, and to answer the question “does an automatic transmission have a clutch?” Yes, it does!